Details: Store will be open Dec. 11-13; parents whose applications are approved may choose three free gifts each for children ages 2-12; to apply, parents must bring a picture ID with correct address, child’s birth certificate or other identification including the child’s age and birth date

Details: Free admission; featured singers are D'termination of Gastonia, Greatly Determined and the Rev. Billy Houze of Lawndale, and Focused of Gastonia; worship and praise by Simple Harmony

Information: Francina Williams at 704-300-8413

What:All Hallows concert

When:6:30 p.m. Oct. 28

Where:Brevard-Davidson Presbyterian Church, Brevard

Details:Music will be related to All Saints Day and All Hallows Eve; music will be provided by organist Charlie Steele, pianist Patti Black, flutist Sandra Eastman, and the Westminster Bells; admission is free; an offering will be taken for the organ fund; ten percent of the monies received will benefit the sharing house

Information:828-884-2645

What:Mountain View mass choir anniversary

When:3 p.m. Oct. 28

Where:Mountain View Baptist Church, Lawndale

Details:Choirs and groups from the surrounding area will perform

Information:Eula Crank at 704-730-9632 or Denise Danso at 704-297-9873

What: Gospel Singing

When: 2 p.m. Oct. 28

Where: Harris Baptist Church in Rutherford County

Details: Featured singers are Simple Faith of Ellenboro

What: Singing

When: 11 a.m. Nov. 4

Where: Ledford Grove Baptist Church

Details: Featuring the Joyaires from Harriman, Tenn.

Information: 704-473-9537

What:32nd anniversary of The Mighty Linder Singers

When:4 p.m. Nov. 4

Where:New Faith International, 197 Boundary Drive, Spartanburg, S.C.

Details:Spartanburg’s recording artists will celebrate 32 years of ministering through song for the Lord; there will be groups from North and South Carolina; admission is $5

Information:Tina at 828-305-0746 or Ruby at 864-583-2217

What: Gospel Music Extravaganza

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 8

Where:Family Worship Center, 1818 Shelby Road, Kings Mountain

Details: Featuring The Men of Music, Jeremy Callaway, Molora and area choir members; large group priority seating is available; freewill offering received

Information: 704-739-7206

What:The Gospel Supremes 40th anniversary

When:4 p.m. Nov. 11

Where:Shiloh Baptist Church, 914 Fredrick St., Shelby

Details:Featuring the Mighty Golden Harmonners of Shelby, the Keys of Harmony of Shelby, the Sensational Starlites of Mount Holly, the Faithful Gospel Singers, The Rev. Jesse Stagger and the Soldiers of Christ of Charlotte, the Mighty Revelation of Gaffney, S.C., and the Gospel Supremes of Shelby

Details: Kyle Matthews is a Dove Award winning songwriter; a love offering will be received to benefit the Abuse Prevention Council, the Interfaith Alliance and the Cleveland County Rescue Mission shelter

Tickets: Free; available at the First Baptist Church office, the Abuse Prevention Council and the Interfaith Alliance

Information: 704-482-3467; website www.fbcshelby.org

SERVICES, PROGRAMS

What: Judgement House drama

When: Oct. 26-28

Where: First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain

Details: Call Regal Ventures at 704-739-3838 for reservations; make individual reservations at First Baptist; walk-ins are welcome

Information: 704-739-3651

What: Friends and family service

When: 11:30 a.m. Oct. 28

Where: Durham United Methodist Church, 302 Ross Grove Road, Shelby

Details: Dinner following the service

What: Friends and family day celebration

When: 3 p.m. Oct. 28

Where: Mount Pleasant CME Church, Union Mills

Speaker: The Rev. Lonnie Tucker, pastor of Waddell AME Zion Church of Shelby

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